Nouvelles règles Assurance-chômage - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Extension of the maximum duration of benefits: The maximum duration of benefits has been extended from 24 to 36 months for workers aged 50 and over who have been receiving benefits for at least 24 months.
- 2. Changes to the calculation of benefits: The calculation of benefits will now take into account all periods of employment, including short-term contracts and part-time work, in order to provide a more accurate reflection of the worker's overall work history.
- 3. Stricter eligibility criteria: The eligibility criteria for receiving benefits have been tightened, with a focus on ensuring that recipients are actively seeking work and willing to accept suitable job offers.
- 4. Increased monitoring and enforcement: The government has committed to increasing monitoring and enforcement efforts to crack down on fraud and abuse of the system.
- 5. Introduction of a new training program: A new training program will be introduced to help unemployed workers acquire new skills and improve their chances of finding employment.
- 6. Changes to the job search requirement: The job search requirement has been updated to reflect the current job market, with a greater emphasis on actively seeking work and engaging in job training programs.
- 7. Introduction of a minimum wage requirement: Workers receiving benefits will now be required to accept job offers that pay at least the minimum wage in their region.
- 8. Increased support for job seekers: The government has pledged to provide increased support for job seekers, including assistance with resume writing, job search strategies, and interview preparation.
- 9. Expansion of the Workfare program: The Workfare program, which provides financial incentives for unemployed workers to take on temporary or part-time work, will be expanded to include more participants.
- 10. Implementation timeline: The new rules will be implemented gradually over the coming months, with the full changes expected to be in place by the end of the year.